Main Entry: hon·est·ly

Pronunciation: \ˈä-nəst-lē\

Function: adverb

Date: 14th century

1 : in an honest manner: as a : without cheating <counted the ballots honestly> b : really, genuinely <was honestly scared> c : without frills <food honestly prepared>
2 : to be honest : to tell the truth <honestly, I don't know>